Toyota to launch first EREV models in China by 2027, shifting from hybrid focus

Toyota plans to begin production of its first extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) in China by 2027, marking a strategic shift from its traditional hybrid focus. The move responds to China's growing demand for EREVs, which combine electric drive with a combustion-engine generator. This signals Toyota's adaptation to the Chinese market's preference for plug-in hybrids over pure EVs.